Ray Hughes takes us through the world of guitars and stuff to know about them. The information that he shares is so rich and intriguing, that whether you’re new to guitars or a professional, you will really enjoy the stories, memories, resources, and friends Ray brings to life.  This will inspire you to greater depth of passion for your instrument, storytelling, and innovation of your gifts as a musician. Not only does Ray introduce us to many beautifully built guitars, he also takes us to a shop in Sisters, OR where we get to run through a build sheet for a custom made guitar, meet Preston Thompson, Keith Medley, and Will McFarlane, see and hear an amazing example of guitar innovation, hear the journey of these guitarists, learn fun and interesting history of the guitar, and so much more. 

    It’s our goal through this course to give you a very powerful understanding as well as simple and practical tools to develop your place and sound with the gifts you have. That this course will give inspiration through the guitarists lives and journeys that they share.  I believe many that are just starting out will be filled with hope and purpose as God awakens that gift He gave you to create stories with your instrument.  For others, we hope this will reawaken and breathe life and life abundantly to take you to different or new levels with your gifting’s as a musician. 

    We are entering into a time where God is releasing new sounds, innovation, creativity, stories to tell, and songs to sing.  We would love for you to be on the forefront of this time, blazing a trail in music history. God may have truly saved the best for last. Own the gifts God has given you and shine brightly as you rest in your identity in Christ. Be brilliantly unapologetically you, a manifested son of God. 

Topics Covered:

• Relationship with guitars
• Tones, picks, history, and resources.
• First recordings in the 20’s
• Martin guitars in Sisters, OR
• Run through a build sheet.
• Great guitar innovation.
• Finding your place and passion with guitars.

Can I use this course with my worship team?
Yes, we highly recommend using this course in a group setting, taking notes, and encouraging dialogue! For anyone passionate about their instrument this course has nuggets of treasure to help guide you into finding your place and unlocking the sound for your gifts.

Is this course good for anyone?
Yes! Even if you are a beginner or professional, the wealth and knowledge of these passionate guitarists bring to life the joy and innovation of their instruments, picks, amps, and other equipment.

Is this course just for musicians?
NO! If you love learning interesting things, this is a great course.  There is such a wide variety of fun information, history, innovation, love for the guitar and all that goes with it that makes this course so enjoyable to take. 

I just picked up a guitar for the first time. Will this course be good for me?
Yes, we highly recommend this course whether you’re brand new or have been playing for years. There is such a wide variety of information in this course.

Will this be boring academic stuff?
No! Absolutely not! Ray does a great job of sharing his wealth of information in a conversational way. His production team does an excellent job keeping the shots flowing artistically. Also with the wonderful interviews, tour of the Thompson guitar shop, and unusual instruments he shares this course is done very well!